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Per Garnier, one bottle of the Micellar Cleansing Water is sold every three seconds and is approved by Cruelty Free International under the Leaping Bunny program.

Garnier x Loop Launch Micellar Cleansing Water in Upcycled PET Bottle at Ulta Beauty

The bottle comprises PET plastic and polyester fiber waste collected, purified and converted into "virgin-quality" PET resin by Loop Industries. The bottle can reportedly be recycled like any standard PET.

Light Me Up s design and airless system provides users with precise application without compromising the formula.

Quadpack Launches Light Me Up Refillable Airless Pen for Makeup & Skin Care

The 6.6 ml pen is reportedly ideal for liquid and low-viscosity formulations. The inner bottle can reportedly be easily removed for recycling and replaced with a simple turn.

The company achieved an overall score of 71, 3 points more than last year, placing Albéa among the top 5% of all assessed companies and to the top 2% of companies rated in the plastic product manufacturing category, per Albéa.

Albéa Receives EcoVadis Gold

The firm performed particularly well in the “environment category” and “labor and human rights,” where it scored 80 and 70, respectively.

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Go Green with Inoac Packaging Group

Inoac Packaging Group has been a leader in heavy and ultra-heavy wall PET packaging for over 30 years. Now clients seeking a more sustainable option can get the best of both worlds with our thin wall PET bottles and extrusion blow molding (EBM).

“Packaging producers have an urgent need for a sustainable barrier coating that has both water vapor protection and heat sealable properties and can replace the commonly used plastic PE layer,” explains Cee Azerraf, Ph.D., VP sales and marketing of Melodea.

Melodea's Sustainable VBseal Barrier Coating Delivers Water Vapor Defense & Heat Sealable Properties

VBseal is designed to line packaging and is fully recyclable; its multifunctionality means there is no need for two different passes to achieve water vapor protection and heat sealing.

'Reviewing the environmental footprint of 200,000 product formulas is a massive undertaking, but critical if we are to advance sustainability across the beauty sector,' says Vildan Oenpeker-Cerci, head of beauty for Henkel North America. 'Each formula was assigned a compact sustainability report that summarizes information related to carbon footprint, biodegradability, data on ingredients of natural origin.'

How Henkel is Tackling Beauty's Circularity & the Consumer Use Phase

To get a better sense of how this consumer product giant is retooling its products, Global Cosmetic Industry interviewed Vildan Oenpeker-Cerci, head of beauty for Henkel North America.

UFlex highlighted Remika tubes at Cosmoprof Worldwide.

UFlex Showcased Customizable, Sustainable Packaging at Cosmoprof Worldwide

UFlex highlighted Remika, Kraftika and Earthika, its new range of eco-friendly tubes and several other anti-counterfeit, brand enhancement and packaging solutions.

Baralan Unveils New Glass & Refillable Packaging

Manufacturing is central to Baralan's ongoing focus on supply chain efficiency. New accessories produced local to Baralan will be introduced into the company's range, highlighting its increasing use of local manufacturing.

The thick-walled Regula Petit Jar comprises fully recyclable PET and is offered in a recycled version. The PP cap is also recyclable.

Mini Sizes Go Sustainable with Quadpack's Regula Petit Jar

Manufactured in Germany, the pack is offered in 15 ml and 30 ml capacities, making it appropriate for lips, eyes and other specific face areas, as well as for on-the-go usage, ideal for a time of rising travel activity.

Antipodes' new Lime Caviar Collagen-Rich Firming Cream includes finger lime caviar, which is rich in AHAs and stimulates cell turnover.

Antipodes Pushes Sustainability Envelope with Lime Caviar Collagen-Rich Firming Cream

The launch boasts a fully traceable supply chain, upcycled ingredients, 100% natural origin materials, and certified organic and vegan formulation.

Per NIQ, 45% of consumers believe responsible sourcing is important, while 24% want brands to increase their use of sustainable ingredients.

3 Dimensions of Sustainable Beauty Defining 2023

From ethical sourcing and free-from claims to eco-friendly packaging and retailer restriction lists, the bar is being raised for brands.

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Big Changes Ahead! EPOPACK’s new product launch: PET airless bottles

You want sustainable packaging, but it has to look chic and delicate while also making sure every last drop of the product is used. Is this even possible? EPOPACK’s new PET airless bottle checks all the boxes in your wish list.

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The glass outer jar allows for a wide range of decoration options and provides a high-end feel, per the company.

APC Packaging Debuts Double Wall Glass Jar

The jar is available in 30 ml and 50 ml capacities.

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The mailer is made with 50% post-consumer waste and is certified sustainable and verified blue-bin, curbside recycle.

Neenah Debuts Customizable Environment Mailer

It features a coated bright white or natural color base paper and the capability to print up to five colors, including varnishes.

Aptar Beauty Honored for Dermalogica Collaboration Featuring Future Mono-material Pump

Dermalogica was the first prestige skincare brand to launch its cleansing line, comprising the Special Cleansing Gel, UltraCalming Cleanser and Clearing Skin Wash, using the Future pump.

Tokiwa will be at booth #J40 at MakeUp LA, held February 16-17, 2023.

Tokiwa Showcasing Refillable Packaging at MakeUp in LA

Tokiwa offers refillable wooden pencils, liquid liners, eyeliners, brow pencils and lipsticks that are clean and sustainable.